Information

Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS 2.001.005
Page no.:
5 of 6
Edition:
14.01.2010
Version:
06
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VARTA Microbattery GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1
73479 Ellwangen
Germany
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14. Transport information
General considerations
Lithium primary button cells manufactured by VARTA Microbattery are considered to be “lithium metal cells” and are
tested according to 38.3 of the “UN Manual of Tests and Criteria” for compliance with the requirements of special
provisions ADR 188, IMDG 188, DOT / 49 CFR § 173.102, and the requirements of IATA DGR packing instruction 968
Section II. Positive test results required for classification as “non-restricted” are stated in dedicated “Declarations of
Conformity”. In addition, the following conditions for non-dangerous goods classification are fulfilled by our products in
original VARTA packaging:
• The batteries contain an equivalent amount of not more than 1 g lithium per cell and 2 g lithium per battery.
• The batteries are isolated in the packaging to avoid short circuits.
• The packs are marked with a warning notice, that clearly states that the pack contains lithium batteries and must be
quarantined, inspected and repacked if damaged.
• For air transport, the total mass does not exceed 2.5 kg per pack; for other transports 30 kg are allowed.
USA
Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries and cells are forbidden for transport aboard passenger carrying aircraft.
The outside of each package that contains primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries or cells must be marked
"PRIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES-FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT" on a
background of contrasting color.
15. Regulatory information
Marking consideration:
For the state of California these batteries have to be marked as “containing
perchlorate”.
European Union: According to Directive 2006/66/EC, the batteries have to be
marked with the crossed wheel bin symbol.
International safety standards:
The basis cells are approved according to UL 1642.
Water hazard class:
(according to German Federal Water Management Act)
non-water pollution according to VwVwS Appendix 1
(No. 1443 and 766)